CEFR B2

bakshish

noun

Meaning

A sum of money given as a tip or gratuity, especially in India and the Middle East.

Examples

The hotel staff were accustomed to receiving bakshish from wealthy tourists.
He expected a generous bakshish for his services as a guide.

Synonyms: tip, gratuity, baksheesh, largesse

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bakshish (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbækʃɪʃ/

Definition

A sum of money given as a tip or gratuity, especially in India and the Middle East.

Examples

The hotel staff were accustomed to receiving bakshish from wealthy tourists.
He expected a generous bakshish for his services as a guide.

How to Use bakshish

bakshish for (prepositional phrase): A tip given in return for a specific service. — "He received bakshish for carrying the luggage."
give bakshish (collocation): To offer a tip. — "Tourists often give bakshish to local guides."

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